Seoul urges transit riders to trade in climate cards ahead of Sept. 1 overhaul
Seoul is ramping up outreach urging users of its Climate Card transit pass to switch to a new nationwide discount program before a major overhaul takes effect Sept. 1, the city government said Wednesday. The new offering, known as the Climate Companion Card — and marketed locally as "Everyone's Card" — combines the national government’s K-pass discount system with Seoul-specific perks, including…
Seoul is urging transit riders to trade in their Climate Card passes ahead of a major overhaul set to take effect on September 1, according to the city government's statement on Wednesday. The new program, called the Climate Companion Card, or commonly known as Everyone's Card, merges the national government's K-pass discount system with city-specific benefits, including extending youth fare discounts to residents up to the age of 39.
The Climate Card, Seoul's pioneering unlimited transit pass launched in January 2024, is being integrated into the broader national framework following the central government's introduction of its own unlimited-style transit pass under the K-pass umbrella this year. Seoul aims to consolidate these programs, offering nationwide usability, enhanced cash-back benefits, and city-specific perks under a unified system.
Since the transition was announced on June 17, the original Climate Card's usage has plummeted. As of Monday, the number of active 30-day pass holders had dwindled to around 530,000 from approximately 900,000 on June 29, marking a 41 percent decline.
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